Worship services were held across the nation on Thursday to observe the 66th annual National Day of Prayer.
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“He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.” (Revelation 22:11)

It’s like this, my friends, where death finds you eternity will hold you, so why gamble with your soul? Many of you are numbered, weighed in the balances and found wanting. Thy soul is in the balances of eternity — have you received your circumcision of your heart? Have you been born twice, not once or simply born again absent from the body present in eternity?

It’s like this, humanity’s cup of iniquity is filled to overflow and God will begin judgment on the earth for rejection of His son. We are on a personal journey into eternity — every one of us stands each hour on a razor’s edge between the mortal and immortal. Each moment we face the issue of life, death and eternity. When a funeral procession passes, we find ourselves pondering the eternal question, my body also will someday be placed in the grave, but what will happen to my soul when I die? Those of us who are truly born again have our names written in the Lamb’s book of life. We’ve placed our faith not in religion or denomination, but saving faith in the Lord Jesus. We will live forever in a glorious resurrection body similar to that of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The knowledge of our final triumph over death and the grave through Christ can liberate us from fear of death. From the moment of our birth, our body cells begin to die — yes we are all on a journey into eternity. Death is a point of transition along the way for those of us who place our faith in Christ. It’s 11:59 and counting — it’s past midnight — what road are you traveling on? What shall it be, heaven or hell?

God’s spirit will not always strive with man; no one can come to Christ except the spirit draws him. The harvest will soon pass away — now is the time of salvation. It’s Jesus and Jesus alone — it’s not Jesus plus. It was finished on the cross. Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. It’s not religion. What shall you do with Jesus — accept or reject Him, repent or perish, turn or burn? The cross is the great dividing line; it’s God’s plan of redemption; it’s the only solid plan of eternal life.

Listen, the spirit and the bride say come. Many of you inside the church claim you are alive, but you are dead. Listen, all your moral codes or good living will not save you. Jesus and Jesus alone can do that.

The good news is that the Lord Jesus has set the sinner free. He died upon the cross and rose again — there is no other good news apart from the gospel message of salvation. Not grace plus. Your works remember nothing, nothing lasts except the grace of which we are saved will stand for eternity. Listen, if the Lamb is not your savior then the lion will be your judge. Yes, the clock is ticking. It’s on me and you — where do you stand in the light of eternity?

My friend, remember eternity is a very long time without Christ. It’s heaven or hell — don't risk eternity without the Lord Jesus. Flee from the wrath to come soon; the rapture will take place — where do you stand? Come now to the foot of the cross and have the blood of Jesus applied to your eternal soul and spirit.

Evangelist Calvin Michael Williams is founder of the Apocalypse Ministry. He can be contacted through Tony Fashina at 318 416-3983.